COVID infections are increasing across the U.S. with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH – American Medical Association

Watch the AMA’s COVID-19 Update, with insights from AMA leaders and experts about the pandemic.In today’s COVID-19 Update, AMA Chief Experience Officer Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 case trends coming out of the long weekend with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. Also covering Paxlovid treatments and “rebound infections,” monkeypox infections […]

Novak Djokovic's vaccine status remains US Open roadblock – The Washington Post

WIMBLEDON, England — Wimbledon, long the third of the four major tournaments in any normal calendar year, appears to end up as the latter of two for Novak Djokovic in 2022, a matter owing nothing to injury.The issue came up at Djokovic’s pre-Wimbledon news conference, when the superstar fielded a question about his current inability […]

Pfizer says its tweaked COVID-19 shots boost protection against the omicron variant – NPR

The Associated Press A syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic in Chester, Pa., on Dec. 15, 2021. Pfizer says tweaking its COVID-19 vaccine to better target the omicron variant is safe and boosts protection. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption A syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a […]

Australians are travelling more cautiously following border closures and COVID-19 lockdowns – ABC News

Follow the reaction to the US Supreme Court's overturning of Americans' right to an abortion in our live blogEliza Reid did not waste any time booking her first international holiday in years when the federal government announced its timeline for re-opening Australia's border.The 30-year-old was optimistic, factoring visits to the UK, Morocco, France and Spain into her […]

Jackson County averages 66 new daily COVID-19 cases – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News – Mail Tribune

13 beautiful courses offering BOGO deals on rounds of golf. Don’t miss out!LOCAL DEALS: The 2022 Golf Card on Sale Now!The Oregon Health Authority reported 459 new COVID-19 cases in Jackson County in the past week, for a daily average of almost 66 new cases.Two Jackson County residents died of COVID-19-related causes during the past […]

COVID-19 UPDATE: West Virginia pediatrician discusses importance of vaccinating eligible children – Governor Jim Justice

Office of the Governor State Capitol, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E Charleston, WV 25305Office Phone: 304.558.2000 or 1.888.438.2731Governor’s Mansion: 304.558.3588Contact the Governor’s Office 6/24/2022Office of the Governor State Capitol, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E Charleston, WV 25305Office Phone: 304.558.2000 or 1.888.438.2731Governor’s Mansion: 304.558.3588Banner Images Courtesy of the West Virginia Department of Commerce source

COVID increases 13 percent in metro wastewater, deaths rise among older Minnesotans – MPR News

Minnesotans younger than age 5 are now getting COVID-19 shots, but if you’ve been watching the vaccination data closely, that wasn’t the only the change this week in vaccination data from the Minnesota Department of Health. The department also changed the definition of “fully boosted” since older adults are now recommended to get multiple boosters. […]

BA.4 and BA.5 new COVID variants: Here are the symptoms – AL.com

FILE – Prepared Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine syringes for children ages 5 to 11 and adults are displayed on a table at Northwest Community Church in Chicago, Dec. 11, 2021. The Biden administration said Thursday, June 2, 2022, that children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June […]